Former Mansfield Town winger Johnny Miller dies

Former Mansfield Town winger Johnny Miller has died at the age of 65, the club has announced.

A popular player at Mansfield, he appeared over 100 times for the club between 1976 and 1980 and was part of the Stags’ Third Division title winning team in 1976-77.

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Prior to his arrival in North Nottinghamshire, Miller spent six years at Ipswich, his hometown club, before winning promotion to the First Division with Norwich City in 1976, amidst a two season spell.

He ended his professional football career at Port Vale and was a taxi driver in Mansfield in his later years.

Mansfield Town chairman John Radford said: “The club sends our sincere sympathies to Johnny’s family at this sad time.

“The part in which he played during our promotion to the Second Division will never be forgotten.”